Photo of the day: Honored

2/11/13 5:49 PM EST

White House photographer Pete Souza sends out this photo of Medal of Honor recipient Clint Romesha looking at his wife and child as President Obama applauds during the award ceremony in the East Room Monday.

Former staff sergeant Romesha received the honor for heroic conduct during a battle at Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan in October 2009. He is only the fourth living recipient to receive the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.